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food adulterant

A substance that makes food impure or inferior, such as toxins, organisms, pesticide residues, radioactive fallout, any poisonous or deleterious substance, or any substance added to increase bulk or weight.

Food and Drug Administration

ABBR: FDA. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for the protection and promotion of public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter medications, vaccines, blood transfusions, and medical devices. SEE: Department of Health and Human Services.

PREVENTION: Proper selection, collection, preparation, and serving of food can reduce the risk of food-borne disease, esp. if combined with regular inspections of food-service facilities and periodic reeducation of food-service workers (esp. with respect to handwashing and other hygienic practices).

TREATMENT: Many food-borne illnesses are self-limiting. For these conditions, and for food-borne gastroenteritis, treatment is supportive rather than specific. Some bacterial and most parasitic illnesses require treatment with targeted antibiotic therapies.

food frequency questionnaire

Food Guide Pyramid

Recommendations developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for planning a balanced diet, subsequently replaced by MyPlate. Foods are divided into six groups: bread, cereal, rice, and pasta; fruits; vegetables; milk, yogurt, and cheese; meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts; and fats, oils, and sweets. ...